Erick Li

Erick (Zhaolin) Li is an Associate Professor at The University of Sydney Business School, Department of BUS. His research interests include business analytics, production and operations management, with a focus on supply chain management and the interfaces between operations management and other areas. Dr. Li has been affiliated with The University of Sydney since January 2009. His work has been published in several top-tier journals, and he has contributed to impactful applied research with tangible industry benefits. He is currently an Associate Editor for OMEGA and Decision Science. Dr. Li has supervised multiple PhD candidates and is actively involved in research initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainable practices.

Zhaolin (Erick) Li is an academic specializing in Operations Management, with a focus on inventory systems, supply chain contracts, and retail strategies. His research explores topics such as assortment optimization, fleet size determination, and information sharing in supply chains. Li's work addresses challenges in managing inventory with supply interruptions, designing procurement mechanisms, and optimizing pricing strategies for online sales. His studies also examine the impact of organizational structure on development strategies and the role of equity-based incentives in supply chain contracts. Through rigorous analysis, Li contributes to understanding how firms can enhance operational efficiency and decision-making under uncertainty.